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Charity of the Year. We are grateful to be working with a social enterprise that offers support to people who have experienced homelessness. Find out how we are working to increase our positive social impact in the local area and beyond.
ERP Systems and Sustainability. The pressure to be a sustainable business is forever growing. But, what does it mean to be sustainable? And, how will an ERP system help support your sustainability initiatives?
Project Management and Governance. GBG is an identity management, location intelligence and fraud prevention company. A large scale project affecting multiple business units cropped up at a time when the internal project management team were already over-committed. It was recognised that a higher level of governance to the management of the project was required.
How to Choose the Right Software For Your Business? ERP system selection can sometimes be more problematic than the implementation phase of a project. Too many companies rush to enter into dialogue with vendors before they have correctly determined what they want.
Benefits of ERP Systems. New integrated ERP systems are developing rapidly and include functionality that would, only a few years ago, have seemed like science fiction. Here you have an opportunity where your business can flourish.
A Fresh Approach to ERP Project Management. As we enter into a new decade, the speed of change in business is running at the fastest pace we have ever seen — a perfect time to re-think your approach. We recommend a more adaptable methodology for your project management team.
How would Santa benefit from an ERP system? Merry Christmas! Our gift to you is an evaluation of The Workshop. Could it be that Santa and his elves use an ERP system?
Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing. This white paper will help you to understand the concept of continuous improvement and how it can help you match today's needs for quality and compliance.
ERP Process Automation. Be inspired and open your thoughts about how to nurture a knowledgeable and pro-active workforce.
Keeping The ERP Dream Alive. Be inspired and open your thoughts about instigating continuous improvement programmes after the ERP implementation is complete.
Smart Factory Expo: From Traditional to Digital. We had an invaluable experience this year at the Smart Factory Expo in Liverpool. We wanted to share some predictions for which trends will take manufacturing by storm, now and in the future.
How to Avoid ERP Implementation Failure. Our implementation experience has meant we have seen our fair share of ERP failures. Here are some best practices to avoid things going haywire.
The Dark Side of Enterprise Resource Planning. An ERP project, whether you are looking for a brand new system or optimising your old system, does not need to be daunting. Common misconceptions, debunked.
Strategic Partnership Yields Significant Operational Improvements. The Copley Consulting Group and Gradient Consulting announce the successful joint implementation of an ERP customer expansion in Europe.
Our roadmap provides the steps to ERP selection success. Are you confused about where to begin? See the steps we take in supporting our clients choose the best system for them, whilst keeping the complexities of business at the heart of the agenda.
Future Trends in ERP. Here are trends that we have identified could shape the future of ERP. Keep them in mind when doing your research.
On-Premise Vs. Cloud ERP. Every business is different in its own right, and so there is no definitive answer to the choice of either cloud or on-premise ERP. We have weighed up both options to help you make an informed decision.
Change Management. Managing change in the workplace can be a tough job. Help make it easier for your employees by following our advice on how to achieve change management success.
Our roadmap provides the steps to increase your chances of implementation success. You have probably heard the worrying figures that around half of ERP projects fail. Our roadmap offers failure prevention by keeping people and processes at the heart of the implementation agenda.
Is it time to upgrade your ERP solution? Find out whether an ERP upgrade is the right decision for your organisation. Check out our tell-tale signs that it's time for an ERP upgrade.
System Health Check. Are your employees blaming the system for their frustrations? Our ERP MOT could be the answer to your problems, find out more about it now.
What is Gap Analysis? A gap analysis is a strategic planning tool. Use this process to help you identify your current business situation, make plans about where you want your business to go and decide how to get there.
Challenges in Manufacturing. We have identified critical challenges facing the manufacturing industry and put our spin on how an ERP system could help you to overcome them.
Our new infographic identifies seven considerations when choosing ERP software. From understanding your business needs to agreeing on a realistic budget, see what else we recommend you consider.
A Timeline to a Paperless Factory. A ‘paperless world’ was a term first banded round in the 60s and 70s by those who had a vision of the future of office automation making paper redundant.
ERP Systems for Small Businesses. As a small business owner, it is important for you to understand and leverage an ERP system to support the growth and success of your company.
Warehouse vs. Inventory Management. Understand the capabilities of and differences between warehouse and inventory management, helping you to prioritise each concept to suit your business.
Lies, Damned Lies and Spreadsheets. The pervasive use of spreadsheets in business today can often mean any shortcomings they have are either overlooked for expediency sake or worse, not recognised.
Our infographic shows the top five reasons you should hire external help for your ERP project. From impartial advice to unbiased expertise, take a look at what we chose as the essential things to look for in a consultant.
SyteLine User Group 2019 Spring Conference. With the event just a few weeks away we thought it would be good to give you an idea of what to expect on the day. Also, visiting the Gradient stand and attending our breakout session. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Enabling Business Transformation Through Business Information Systems. Let us tell you how you should use business information systems as a catalyst in transforming your business operations — not forgetting the importance of training and development.
Understand the concept of ERP and what it can do for you. Global research and advisory company Gartner defines Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) as ‘the ability to deliver an integrated suite of business applications’, but you ask, what does this mean?
Making Tax Digital For VAT April 1 has now passed. If you are still unsure, we answer your top 10 questions.
Gradient’s New Office Space to Support Growth. October was one of the busiest months in business for Gradient, and one of the most exciting too. With many business announcements, partnerships and new employees,
What is CRM? Here we tell you what customer relationship management (CRM) is and we let you in on why every business should have a CRM strategy.
Is it time to implement an ERP system? When you first start up a business, the Microsoft package or cloud-based accounting software is more than likely good enough to carry out general day to day business reporting and database management.
10 Signs Your Company Needs to Review Systems. So you have centralised systems, but the company has evolved and grown over time. Often people don’t notice just how out of line the people, systems and desired deliverables have become.
ERP Systems - When DIY is NOT the answer. They say finding a good plumber is tough as all the good ones are always busy. Well, I’d say it’s pretty much the same finding a business consultant – there are plenty to choose from.
How can an ERP system improve your business? An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is an instrumental piece of software. All companies should have or plan to integrate an ERP into their business processes.
Your New ERP System - Taking It Live. Whilst you are still very new to the whole process of implementing your new ERP system, someone will start to discuss the implementation process and how you plan to take the system live.
ERP Project Management for Maximum Results. In ERP project management, you forget people at your peril; they are the key success factor in any business project. Project Management is usually described with the words resource, timescales, budget;
Living With Your New ERP System. Well that’s it then, you’ve gone live, temporary staff and vendor representatives have left the building and the old system has been switched off. The stakeholders have seen all their objectives delivered.